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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Radnor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Resident-requested removal of right-of-way trees
A Radnor Valley Road resident wants healthy sweet gum trees on the right-of-way removed because gumballs pile up and pedestrians have twisted ankles. The commission wouldn't condemn healthy trees for fruit drop, but is exploring a policy that would let residents pay to remove their own street trees under the same replacement rules as private trees.
Impervious Coverage Variance at 407 Midland Avenue
Homeowners Jennifer and Edward Brennan are seeking permission to keep an existing stone patio that pushes their property's impervious coverage slightly above the legal limit.
Dimensional Variance for Front Stairs at 621 Heather Lane
Hiromi and Steve Ciarrochi need zoning relief to expand their back patio and redesign front steps that encroach into the right-of-way area.
Neighbor Dispute and Code Enforcement at 506 Chaumont Drive
A resident expressed deep frustration over alleged unpermitted grading and property damage caused by a next-door neighbor, criticizing township staff for inaction and lax enforcement.
Accessory In-Law Suite Kitchen Permitting
Homeowners on Radnor Valley Drive successfully secured permission to build an in-law suite with a full kitchen for aging parents, backed by a promise not to turn it into a rental.